Concrete Restoration in South Florida
Spalling concrete, corroded rebar and deteriorating balconies are the most common findings in South Florida building inspections. We remove the damaged concrete, treat the steel and rebuild the structure to the engineer’s specification.
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Concrete Restoration inSouth Florida
Repairing the damage salt air does to concrete
Concrete restoration is the repair of structural concrete that has cracked, delaminated or spalled. In coastal South Florida the cause is almost always the same: chlorides from salt air and water work into the concrete, the reinforcing steel corrodes, and the expanding rust pushes the concrete apart from the inside.
A lasting repair has to deal with the steel, not only the surface. We saw-cut and remove unsound concrete, expose and clean the reinforcing, replace or supplement steel where the engineer calls for it, apply corrosion protection, and rebuild with repair mortars or formed concrete.
We restore balconies, walkways, garages, columns, beams and slab edges for condominium associations, HOAs, property managers and commercial owners, and we coordinate the repairs with the engineer of record from start to finish.
At a glance
- Best forSpalling, delamination and rebar corrosion
- MethodsPartial and full-depth repair, rebar treatment, form-and-pour, trowel-applied mortar
- Typical locationsBalconies, catwalks, garages, columns, beams, slab edges
- Work withEngineers of record, associations and property managers
How it works
Our concrete restoration process
Sound and mark
We sound the concrete to locate delaminated areas and mark repair boundaries with the engineer.
Remove damaged concrete
Repair areas are saw-cut and chipped back to sound concrete and behind the corroded steel.
Treat the steel
Rebar is cleaned, replaced or supplemented as specified and coated for corrosion protection.
Rebuild
We place repair mortar or formed concrete, cure it properly and match the surrounding profile.
Protect
Finished repairs can be sealed or coated to slow the next round of water and chloride intrusion.
Applications
What we restore
- Condominium balconies and railings embeds
- Catwalks, breezeways and walkways
- Parking garage slabs, beams and columns
- Slab edges and eyebrows
- Concrete stairs and landings
- Pool decks and plaza decks
- Seawall caps and docks
- Commercial and industrial structures
Warning signs
When to call about concrete restoration
Not sure what you are looking at? Send us a photo or book a site visit and we will tell you what the crack or leak needs.
Spalling or falling concrete
Pieces of concrete breaking off balconies, ceilings or slab edges are a safety issue and need prompt attention.
Exposed or rusting rebar
Visible steel means the concrete cover has failed and corrosion is active.
Hollow-sounding concrete
Delaminated concrete sounds hollow when tapped, often before any crack shows on the surface.
Rust stains
Rust bleeding through paint or concrete points to corroding steel beneath.
Bulging or cracked stucco
On balconies and slab edges, cracked stucco often hides corroded concrete behind it.
Inspection findings
An SB 4-D milestone or engineer’s report that lists concrete deterioration needs a qualified restoration contractor.
Choosing the right repair
Restoration and SB 4-D milestone inspections
Concrete deterioration is one of the main items engineers look for in milestone inspections on condominium and cooperative buildings. When a report calls for repairs, PRS can price the scope, coordinate with the engineer, and complete the restoration work alongside any crack injection and waterproofing the building needs.
Because we specialize in concrete, the same crew that restores a balcony can inject the cracks around it and waterproof the surface, which keeps the project to one contractor and one schedule.
FAQ
Concrete Restoration questions
What causes concrete spalling in South Florida?
Most spalling here is caused by corrosion of the reinforcing steel. Salt air and moisture carry chlorides into the concrete, the steel rusts and expands, and the concrete breaks away. Repairing it properly means treating the steel, not only patching the surface.
Do you repair condo balconies?
Yes. Balcony and walkway restoration is a large part of our work for condominium associations and property managers across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Can you work from our engineer’s repair plans?
Yes. We work from the engineer of record’s drawings and specifications and coordinate inspections with them throughout the project.
How long does a concrete restoration project take?
It depends on the number and size of repair areas, access and the curing time of the materials. We give you a schedule with the estimate and keep you updated as the work progresses.
Can residents stay in the building during repairs?
In most cases, yes. We phase the work, protect walkways and keep affected areas closed only as long as needed.
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Serving Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County.
Free on-site estimate
Get a concrete restoration estimate
Tell us what you are seeing and where. We will inspect the site, explain the repair in plain terms and give you a written estimate at no cost.